Cheese & Pairing Specialist — Tasting & Gift Boards

Market of Choice; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Market of Choice in Bend, Oregon, is hiring a Cheese Steward to engage customers with knowledge of artisan cheeses and related accompaniments. You will assist guests with selections for everyday dining and special events, and participate in tastings, plate creation, and product storage.

Open availability including evenings and weekends is preferred; 18+ required. This role offers a team-driven in-store environment with opportunities for growth within a growing, family-owned company.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and an interest in artisan cheeses from around the world, have creative merchandising skills, superior customer service skills, and a strong sales ability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers in selection and recommendations for everyday dining as well as special event entertaining.
• Being knowledgeable about food trends and applications involving but not limited to artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty accompaniments such as crackers, honey, preserves, mustards and pickles.
• Conduct in-store tastings and pairings
• Create cheese plates and gift baskets
• production and proper care and storage of items sold in the Market Cheese Shops
• Checking in deliveries/ logging of all invoices daily
• Cleaning and maintenance of the Cheese Shop and sales area in adherence to Market of Choice food safety standards

Job description

Market of Choice in Bend, Oregon, is hiring a Cheese Steward to engage customers with knowledge of artisan cheeses and related accompaniments. You will assist guests with selections for everyday dining and special events, and participate in tastings, plate creation, and product storage.

Open availability including evenings and weekends is preferred; 18+ required. This role offers a team-driven in-store environment with opportunities for growth within a growing, family-owned company.